Al_s14

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I dont know if this is the correct forum since it not a total wright up. But then a total wright up has been done but there are few things i don't think other person mentioned that may or may not make your life easier.

Removal of front end reinforcement / control arm retainer creates a lot of extra room. Just unbolt it, control arms will not fall down or anything like that.
View pic 1, and pic 2 of overall look with it removed.

Second tip: Coolant pipe on PAss side does not have to come off . you can work around it just fine. I don't have super small hands and it was OK. Bit tight but in my opinion.Saves a lot of time having to drain/bleed coolant system plus coolant dripping in your face. Yes, i know it looks next to impossible, but its totally duable.

Dont remember if anyone recommended removal of AC compressor but its just 3 bolts 12/14mm bolts and makes getting to very front header bolt easy


And then below just random pics of DC sports headers installed.

Just like rest of headers you need to unbolt the steering shaft to install the header. There is plenty of room to get factory unit out but not possible to get it in.

SuperBlack350z

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thanks for the tips. When i helped a friend, i left the reinforcement on but took of the coolant stuff.


btw, how long did it take you to finish the job?

Al_s14

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9:15 to 11:30 i dont think i had a single unscratched spot on my arms lol. it was by far most paintfull upgrade i ever done...literaly

s13nemesis

Dam man that's a long job lol how do the header feel power wish and sound wish am thinking about geting dc or nismo ones.

App6MT

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You won't feel power from headers alone.

g356gear

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Swivel head ratchet wrenches are a savior as well. Some long extensions can really help with the catalytic converter upper bolts and allow removal from the top. It took me 7 hours on my 1st try. I think I could do another set in around 6. This was done on jack stands laying on my back on the garage floor. And yes, my arms were raw. I didn't remove any coolant pipes on my install. Just removed the cats, y-pipe, and steering shaft. Didn't have the under brace on my G.

Al_s14

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i have stock exhaust system and now it just tad louder, i like it. As far as power i think its more torque at low rpm, but you know how it is. Can never tell if its in my head or actually there lol

gothchick

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Very nice~ Might want to wrap your lines too...

Al_s14

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thanks for the advice...i just happen to have some Tomei heat wrap laying around

gothchick

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Glad to help! :-)
I don't have a pic, but I also wrapped my upper and lower AC lines as well.

Erin

gothchick

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True, a tune will really bring headers to life. Cams + tune (with headers) will also make a significant improvement to whp~

Cams & headwork are next on my list. :-)

blackep925

how in the heck do u get 2 the right side (passanger) bolt..the one all the way in te front closest 2 the \hood...theres no room!!!! grrr help lol

blackep925

nvm i got 2 it..real tight

DGK

Did you remove the motor mounts and jack up the engine like the Crawford instructions suggest?

Nexx

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is that 2 hours and 15 minutes or more than 12 hours? lol.

350x04

sounds hella painfull!!!

sbZenth

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im trying to take off the cats.. but it would be so much easier by taking off the steering shaft. which part of it do you bolt off to take just that part off?

MikeEwithTheZ

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my top-speeds which are very similar to yours we got in with out unbolting the steering shaft, if you turn them in backwards there is enough room once past the steering shaft to flip them around just an fyi

nick2730

what kind of wrap is that and where do you get it? ALso im kinda a noob i bought car with headers on but person never heat wrapped anything and after a while clutch gets funky, so i want to heat wrap and put in some synth fluid but i want to make sure i do it right

gothchick

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I just used a fiberglass based header wrap from Advanced Auto. Summit Racing also has a variety of heat wraps...